The Expo Leisure Cluster secured six prestigious accolades at the 8th Annual SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards (SNIA) 2026, held on 16 June at ITC Ratnadipa, recognising the organisation’s growing contribution to innovation and digital transformation across Sri Lanka’s travel, tourism, visa and education sectors.
Among the major achievements, EVS Study Fly was named the Western Province Winner for both Best Innovative Product in Edu-Tech and Best Innovative Product in E-Commerce. The platform also secured the National Winner title for Best Innovative Product in Edu-Tech and was recognised as the First Runner-Up in the National Best Innovative Product in E-Commerce category.
Further strengthening the cluster’s success, Classic Travel’s Competitor IQ was awarded the National Winner title for Best Innovative Product in Hospitality, while EVS’s EZ Visa App emerged as the National Winner in the Best Innovative Product in E-Commerce category.
Commenting on the achievement, Ashani Jayawickrama, Head of IT, Expo Leisure, said the recognition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing customer experiences through innovation.
“Technology is not just about creating new solutions; it is about making every customer interaction more efficient, meaningful and reliable. These achievements motivate us to continue evolving while maintaining the standards of service and excellence our customers expect from us,” she said.
The awards highlight Expo Leisure Cluster’s continued focus on developing digital platforms that address changing customer expectations while improving operational efficiency. EVS Study Fly has strengthened its position as an innovative solution within the student travel and education sector, while the EZ Visa App continues to simplify the visa application process through a more convenient digital experience.
Meanwhile, Classic Travel’s Competitor IQ demonstrates the cluster’s use of data-driven technology to support smarter decision-making within the hospitality and travel industries, helping businesses remain competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace.
Commenting on the achievement, Sabry Bahaudeen, Director / Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Expo Leisure, said the recognition across multiple categories at one of Sri Lanka’s leading technology and innovation awards reflects the strength of the company’s teams and its culture of innovation.
“These awards reflect our commitment to leveraging technology to drive growth across the travel, tourism, visa and education sectors. As we move forward, we remain focused on developing future-ready solutions that create lasting value for our customers and the industries we serve,” he said.
The six awards further reinforce Expo Leisure Cluster’s position as a key player in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey, combining technology, innovation and industry expertise to deliver solutions for evolving market needs.
Hemas Hospitals and Laboratory Chain Secures 30 National Quality Awards for Excellence in Healthcare
Hemas Hospitals & Laboratory Chain has achieved outstanding recognition at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2026, securing 30 awards after every quality improvement project submitted by the organisation received national-level recognition.
The achievement comprised 22 Gold Awards, seven Silver Awards and one Bronze Award, positioning Hemas Hospitals among the top-performing organisations at the convention. The recognition highlights how employee-driven innovation is contributing to improvements in hospital operations, patient care and safety standards.
Organised annually by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP), the NCQP recognises organisations that apply quality management practices to deliver measurable improvements. The theme of this year’s convention was “People-Driven Quality and Productivity for a Resilient Sri Lanka.”
The award-winning projects addressed a wide range of operational challenges within healthcare delivery. These included initiatives to reduce emergency treatment delays, improve outpatient physiotherapy preparation times, enhance patient communication, strengthen medication management and improve medical documentation processes.
Beyond clinical improvements, the projects also focused on enhancing the overall patient experience through initiatives such as reducing needle-stick injuries, improving dialysis services, strengthening call centre operations, increasing energy efficiency and enhancing waste segregation practices.
The achievements reflect Hemas Hospitals & Laboratory Chain’s commitment to building a culture of continuous improvement, where employees are empowered to identify challenges and develop practical solutions that create meaningful impact across the healthcare journey.
Developed by multidisciplinary teams across various departments, the projects focused on solving everyday operational issues through collaboration, innovation and accountability rather than relying solely on large-scale transformation programmes. As a result, these initiatives have contributed to improved patient safety, greater operational efficiency and more consistent healthcare experiences across the Hemas Hospitals and Laboratory network.
Expo Leisure Cluster Secures Six Major Wins at SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2026
